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Step one has to be to check all 4 tyres and reset the tyre pressures. If the warning are still there at the moment then make a little video if you can. That way if it happens again you have something to show the dealer.

You don't want to buy a dongle but you are happy to try to mess with the infotainment? That does not make sense. To make an android phone do things with the car you first need to link the phone to the car using android auto. One of the tiles (options) in the infotainment will let you do this. If you can't link your phone using Android Auto then you will not be able to stream video. If you use an iPhone then you need to link the phone using apple carplay. Bluetooth pairing will not let you do what you want.

You can try this: Connect your phone to the infotainment and then use an app like CarStream to mirror the phone display. Trying to re-flash the infotainment might stop it working totally.

It might depend on the age of the car. AFAIK all online services should renew via the app now. No doubt you have followed the links on this page? Škoda Connect Did you get an e-mail or in car message inviting you to renew services?

Be careful not to let mobile mechanics blow smoke up your a**e. If the keys will unlock the car remotely they are communicating with it. If the keys don't unlock the car then the key batteries need changing as step one. If you have to unlock the car manually then you need to hold the key on top of the start stop button while starting the car. Get it to a proper Skoda garage where there is a mechanic who knows the car.

The fact the selector won't move is probably the root of the problem. Did you see the mechanic try anything like this? How to manually release and unlock DSG selector on VW, Skoda, Audi, Seat in 3 steps If you try this you might find that simply moving it out of Park and into N lets you clear the fault. That's not to say it won't need to go to the garage as it might be a problem with the interlock. Odd that the mechanic did not check fuses, it might also be that simple. OK it's a long and laborious process but a single blown fuse could be a clue. There is a workshop manual on this site that might be helpful. If you check fuses then make a note if you find a blown one. A picture on your phone will help a mechanic no end when the car goes to the garage.

Will the selector move out of P? I assume the mobile mechanic checked ALL of the fuses? Are you sure it's not doing a software update?

I don't think it's a painted part. On mine (SE-L) only part of it is painted. It'll need special paint and special primer. TBH nowadays I use a mobile professional when I need all the little dings done. They have the right primers etc and can get exact paint matches. For other reasons I've tried most of the touch up paint suppliers and none of them ever seem to know the colours from trim and bumpers.

I asked about all this from Skoda (and Skoda insurance) before I spec'd the space saver spare wheel. First a full sized fully inflated 18 inch wheel will not quite fit the well. The temporary spare wheel kit is approved by Skoda so can be used within the limitations stated. Your insurer will be happy with the use of the temporary spare wheel if used within the limitations stated. If you mix wheel rim diameter on an axle you might fall foul of the police, temporary get you home tyre accepted. If you have an accident while travelling with wheel rims of different diameter you may find you have an issue with your insurance unless you are using the temporary spare wheel within it's stated limitations. The point of the temporary wheel is to get you home or get you to the tyre depot so you can get a new tyre. Yes a 16 inch rim would also do that but it's a little easier to argue your case should the need arise if you are using the official option. Myself, I don't care which option you select.

Apparently VAG commenced investigating as soon as they were told. Here is what they told Bleeping Computer. "BleepingComputer has contacted the three automakers asking if they pushed OpenSynergy's fixes. A statement from Mercedes was not immediately available and Volkswagen said that they started investigating the impact and ways to address the risks immediately after learning about the issues. "The investigations revealed that it is possible under certain conditions to connect to the vehicle's infotainment system via Bluetooth without authorization," a Volkwagen spokesperson told us. The German car maker said that leveraging the vulnerabilities is possible only if several conditions are met at the same time: The attacker is within a maximum distance of 5 to 7 meters from the vehicle. The vehicle's ignition must be switched on. The infotainment system must be in pairing mode, i.e., the vehicle user must be actively pairing a Bluetooth device. The vehicle user must actively approve the external Bluetooth access of the attacker on the screen. Even if these conditions occur and an attacker connects to the Bluetooth interface, "they must remain within a maximum distance of 5 to 7 meters from the vehicle" to maintain access, the Volkswagen representative said."

I don't think Redex will do any harm but running the car on the E5 fuel as opposed to the E10 will probably be the greater long term benefit. This will be particularly true if you do a very low annual milage. E10 fuel absorbs water and water is not good news in the fuel system of an engine. Side Note It's why you should not run lawn movers and other garden petrol power tools on E10

I've had one infotainment issue in my 5 months of Kamiq ownership but it did not black out the screen. The system just got very confused for a day or two and needed rebooting twice. Surprised to learn that electronics parts are still a difficulty as I thought most supply issues were resolved.

For sure in the UK it is now impossible to change the stop start default behaviour. Definitive answer from a friend in VW. It will be same in many other markets. Then again pressing the button once the engine is started is not a big deal. As has been mentioned anything built after 2022 and it's going to be unlikely that the coding can be changed. Anything built 2020-2022 is going to be a lottery.

I'm in touch with my coding expert. Will let you know when I get a reply. It might be market specific.

Thanks for the update the last vehicle I had coded to reverse the stop start button function was 2022. I will do some checking around and find out if current VW product cannot have stop start long coded out.

Stop Start - most dealers who have access to the correct VW coding tools can code Stop Start to default to off. You then need to press the button to turn it on. I fail to see in what way this fact is relevant as it is, as was sort of mentioned, well known that this can be done.

Monte Carlo is a trim level designation on the Kamiq in the UK.

It fascinates me that we have somebody who knows, or has bothered to find out, why you need to code in a new battery having to constantly repeat the fact you need to code in a new battery. It is true that back in the stone age charging systems were a little more crude than they are today, hence why the car did not need to know (could not be told) it had a new battery. When I was young I'd happily slap any old battery I could find into my old clunker to keep it going. Sadly those days are gone and now the cars electronics control everything and need to know about battery replacement as they'll then compensate for the fact as has been explained above.

Wow, you guys. OK so don't code your new batteries and pull wire connections off the car without fully knowing what you are doing. I really don't care that much provided you don't live near me.

Every mechanic I know says you must code a new battery. Every pro diagnostic tool has the facility.

Messing with the wiring in a car is never a smart idea. It takes all of a second to press the stop/start button after starting the engine and the stop start is properly disabled.

Go to the doctors. Some years ago I suffered this symptom on long drives (Audi Q3). Turned out I had diverticulitis.

No, it clearly says in the handbook that the Cruise that is fitted my not maintain the set speed on downhills. It is not hill decent control and therefore has no ability to apply the brakes.

If your car already supports repeating the map display in the dashboard then it is, maybe, possible. If you can't repeat the map display in the dashboard at the moment then updating the software might provide the function or it might not. Not all cars are built exactly the same there are many "under the hood" variations in components that are possible. You might have more chance asking a local Skoda dealer if you have one. If the Kamiq is not available in your market via a dealer network then I think you are on an adventure into the unknown. My advice is to stick with what works.

As with all things legal in life you should read the small print, most don't which apparently in the 21st century is not always their fault, at least according to lawyers that run mis-selling class actions!